MEng Space Systems Engineering
This programme is aimed mainly at students whose primary interest is the design and operation of spacecraft and who aspire to work in the spacecraft industry. It is the only one of its kind in the UK, focusing on the engineering design and operation of a variety of space vehicles, including launch vehicles, satellites and space stations. Students following this programme have the opportunity to investigate the design and optimisation of a complete space system to meet a set of mission objectives. It presents an integrated approach to the total systems design of space vehicles, providing an insight into various component subsystems and their interrelationships.
The major departure from the Aeronautics & Astronautics programmes occurs in Year 2 where, instead of modules in Mechanics of Flight and Aerodynamics, students take a double module in the “European dimension in space”. As part of this module, instead of undertaking the Flight Test Course at the end of Year 2, students visit the University of La Laguna in Tenerife (with students from Physics) to explore a satellite receiver station and conduct a design study. In Year 3 there is a specialist module in “Concurrent design for space applications” which is supported by AGI's STK, whilst the Individual Project can be chosen from a wide variety of space-related projects. In Year 4, in their Group Design Project, students design and manufacture a spacecraft with assistance from Industry.
For full details of the programme and modules available please view our Current Student pages.
UCAS code: H400
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